Mother Goose Unplucked provides kids with oodles of fun games, puzzles, and comic strips that will keep them busy for hours.
Filled with jokes, activities, and group games, Mother Goose Unplucked by Melanie Becker (Maple Tree Press, ISBN 1-897066-84-8) is perfect for home and school. Created for kids, ages 8 to 12, this book is a great way to beat those unbearable “I’m bored” days.
Games
Did you ever kiss a toad? Want to? While Mother Goose Unplucked is literally packed with indoor and outdoor games for groups of kids, my favorite game is "Kiss the Frog." There are two variations to the game, but my kids and I prefer to play it like Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Instead of pinning a tail, however, we plant a kiss on the frog. Each limb equals points. If you plant a kiss on the frog’s lips, you get a whopping 100 points.
Activities
Learn how to catch a dragon by making a thaumotrope, find your way through the Fairy Tale Forest by following the compass directions, and write a goofy fairy tale. The activities are fun and educational and are great for summer camps, outings, and school.
Perfect Activities Book
What I love most about Mother Goose Unplucked is that it’s perfect for when I have a large group of kids over at my house. The games are hilarious fun that both younger and older children can enjoy. It keeps everyone busy and laughing, as they chase the dragon’s tale or play "Down, Down, Down Under." You can’t get this much fun off a television screen!
